The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see—the opening of a new section devoted to oracles against Babylon, establishing a shift from the messianic hopes of chapters 11-12 to judgment against the pagan nations. The word 'burden' indicates the weight of judgment that the oracle carries, suggesting that these prophetic words operate as instruments of God's condemnation. This verse establishes the pattern that follows: detailed judgment prophecies against various nations.

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